Land Use

Overview                                                                                                                                                                                      

Our Land Use practice is a cross-disciplinary group of lawyers, professional planners, and environmental analysts that focuses its combined resources on the interrelated fields of planning, land use law, and real estate development. We provide legal services to a wide variety of clients, including property owners, real estate developers and investors, commercial and industrial users, and government entities. Our practice is based upon an extensive knowledge of land use law and procedure, as well as practical experience gained from decades of working with clients on challenging and complex matters across the country. Members of our land use practice have become leaders in the profession and enjoy national reputations for being on the cutting edge of land use law and practice. We frequently appear before reviewing bodies at the federal, state, and local levels, enabling us to gain the most up-to-date knowledge about procedures, personalities, and trends in the law.

Our Services

Our team is committed to delivering excellent, high-level service to our clients by promptly responding to their needs. We offer a variety of critical path services, including the following examples:

  • development permitting for complicated projects that involve multiple levels of government review
  • high-stakes litigation arising out of government decision-making controlling real estate development
  • integrating land use strategies with real estate financing, ownership, and development structures
  • due diligence review and analysis of individual sites and portfolios of properties for real estate acquisition and financing

Our experience cuts across virtually all areas of land use practice, including the following:

  • affordable housing
  • brownfields redevelopment
  • coastal development and permitting
  • common interest ownership communities
  • development agreements
  • endangered species habitat
  • environmental impact review
  • floodplain regulation
  • form-based codes
  • government economic incentives for development
  • historic preservation and adaptive reuse
  • mixed-use projects
  • parking agreements
  • property tax appeals
  • public-private partnerships
  • religious rights and land use
  • regulation and ordinance drafting
  • takings, property rights, and condemnations
  • tax increment financing
  • traffic planning and regulation
  • transit-oriented development
  • subdivision regulation
  • utilities and infrastructure
  • wetlands and waterways permitting
  • zoning regulation

Our Team

The core of our land use practice consists of lawyers in the Real Estate + Development Group. We work regularly with members of the Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group and the Construction Group. We also work with lawyers in the firm's Business Litigation Group on complex litigation matters, including actions in state and federal court. We collaborate with architects, engineers, and business professionals on multidisciplinary teams to create successful strategies for our clients. Robinson+Cole lawyers have taken leadership roles on some of the largest, most exciting development projects in the region.

Industry Leadership

Our lawyers are active in numerous regional and national industry and professional organizations, including these:

  • the American Bar Association’s Section of State and Local Government Law, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources and Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
  • the American Planning Association
  • the Congress for the New Urbanism              
  • the International Council of Shopping Centers
  • the International Municipal Lawyers Association
  • the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks
  • the Urban Land Institute
  • the Wildlife Conservation Society
  • the World Jurist Association

We hold leadership positions in many of these organizations, including committee chairs and board memberships.

    • Experience
      • Counsel to the nation's leading wireless telecommunications provider before the Connecticut Siting Council and Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in connection with the installation of wireless facilities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. Draft legislation relating to the application and approval process of wireless facilities and provide legal support as it relates to real estate matters. 

      • Counseled client in the due diligence, risk and liability management, acquisition, remediation, permitting, construction contracting, and development of a brownfield coastal peninsula into a global development facility for the world's largest pharmaceutical company. Click here for the "before" photo of the former mixed-use manufacturing facility and the "after" photo of the $250 million Global Research and Development Facility and office complex.
      • Represented a waterfront fuel oil terminal owner in the investigation, negotiation of alternative clean standards, remediation, and structuring of transaction to sell and converted the terminal to upscale residential apartments. Click here for the "before" and "after" photos.
      • Served as special counsel under the direction of the New Jersey Attorney General's office to the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (formerly known as the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission), an agency of the State of New Jersey which owns, or will acquire, an area in excess of 1,000 acres.

      • Obtained federal, state, and local permits for a 1.3 million-square-foot distribution center in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

      • Drafted new zoning regulation and obtained local permits for the adaptive reuse of a nineteenth-century mill complex to mixed-use development in Canton, Connecticut.

      • Coordinated federal, state, and local project permitting for over twenty new or expanded supermarkets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
      • Represent natural gas pipeline relative to permitting and compliance issues associated with repair and expansion.

      • Represented group home provider in Fair Housing Act defense against enforcement actions by the City of New London, Connecticut.
      • Represented client before local boards in permitting for the installation of wireless communications antennae and equipment on new and existing structures.
      • Represented telecommunications company before local boards in connection with controversial communications tower projects.
      • Represented client in all aspects of litigation involving appeals from administrative decisions regarding development permits for wireless communications facilities.
      • Managed the land use permitting for Bridgeport, Connecticut’s sports and entertainment complex, referred to as the Arena and Transit Garage at HarborYard®, and assisted the city in complying with the requirements of the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

      • Assisted client in obtaining zoning amendments to allow an active adult traditional neighborhood development in Madison, Connecticut.
      • Represented the City of New Haven in an appeal to the Connecticut Supreme Court that challenged the City’s use of planned development districts, a tool used in creating flexible zoning arrangements. The Court ruled that planned development districts were permissible and that the City’s zoning enabling legislation was sufficiently broad to enable their use. Robinson+Cole attorneys researched and authored the brief on behalf of the City and argued the case at the Connecticut Supreme Court.

      • Assisted developer with redevelopment of brownfield, a former steel manufacturing facility, including remediation, lease negotiations, and obtaining environmental remediation cost cap insurance.

      • Assisted redeveloper with environmental investigation and remediation issues arising in the development of a corporate complex in South Norwalk, Connecticut.

      • Represented client in all aspects of due diligence, risk management, permitting, site remediation, the transaction, and development of a $250 million global development facility.

      • Robinson+Cole represented the owner of a 100+ year-old arms manufacturing facility on initial strategic site investigations and cost recovery negotiations with past owners for the clean-up of oil, metal and solvent contamination.

      • Planning and Zoning

      • Challenge to and Defense of Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps

        Our land use attorneys are often called upon to craft new regulations to facilitate a development project, take advantage of market trends, extract new value from, or protect, a piece of property. On behalf of developers, we have successfully defended changes in zoning district boundaries and the creation of new zoning districts. We also have experience defending municipal agencies in creating new zoning regulations. We also have experience challenging improperly adopted zoning changes.

        Representative Case:

        Campion v. Aldermen of City of New Haven, 278 Conn. 500 (2006).

      • Appeals from the Grant or Denial of Special Permits and Site Plans

        Zoning authorities often require special permits and site plans for particular uses. Sometimes these uses are controversial, resulting in litigation. We have successfully defended these permits on behalf of municipalities and developers for uses as diverse as billboards, supermarkets, and multifamily housing.

        Representative Cases:

        Hill v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Upton: Successfully defended site plan approval on behalf of applicant for expansion of communications site – Land Court Reporter, upheld without opinion – Mass. App. Ct.

        River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Zoning Commission of Town of Simsbury, 271 Conn. 1 (2004)

      • Subdivisions

        We have defended developers, municipalities, and other interested parties in bring or defending appeals from municipal subdivision decisions.

        Representative Case:

        Herman v. Redding Planning Commission, 2003 Conn. Super. LEXIS 843.

      • Variances

        We have represented developers, zoning boards of appeals, and other interested parties in defending and challenging zoning variance decisions.

        Representative Case:

        Dennehy v. Tobin, 59 Mass. App. Ct. 2008 (2003): Challenge to grant of variance for cell tower dismissed on standing grounds.

      • Wetlands and Environmental Permits

      • We have experience representing property owners, municipal boards, abutters, and other interested parties in judicial appeals from local wetland approvals. Brian Smith, one of our Land Use attorneys, participated in the Connecticut case which established the right of environmental intervenors to take appeals of agency decisions in that State.

        Representative Case:

        Branhaven v. Branford Inland Wetlands Commission, 251 Conn. 269 (1999)

      • We have experience representing citizens seeking to protect inland wetlands from destruction and illegal development activity. Edward V. O'Hanlan, one of our land use attorneys, successfully argued the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2007 to uphold the rights of private citizens, in addition to municipal officials and agencies, to enforce local inland wetlands regulation to stop illegal activity and destruction of valuable wetland resources.

        Representative Case:

        Windels v. Environmental Protection Commission of the Town of Darien – CT – 284 Conn 268 (2007)

        Conservation Commission v. Red Eleven LLC, J. D. of Bridgeport, #CV-04-4001044-S

      • Condemnations and Takings

      • Governments sometimes take private property, either intentionally through formal condemnation proceedings or unintentionally through over-regulation, which may be the basis for a claim of “inverse” condemnation. We have represented municipalities in defending condemnations, as well as individual property owners in challenging condemnation awards. We have also represented developers and homeowners in raising regulatory takings claims against land use authorities. Brian Blaesser, a partner in the firm, is a recognized national authority in takings jurisprudence, and have also written extensively on the subject. Mr. Blaesser is co-author of the book, Federal Land Use Law & Litigation (Thomson-West: 2007).

        Representative Cases:

        Pearl Investment Co. v. City & County of San Francisco, 774 F. 2d 1460 (9th Cir. 1985)

        Barancik v. County of Marin, 872 F.2d 834 (9th Cir. 1988)

        Hall v. State ex rel. South Dakota Dept. of Transp., 712 N.W.2d 22 (S.D.2006)

        Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, 501 U.S. 1003, 112 S. Ct. 2886 (1992) (Authored American Planning Association amicus brief)

        Town of Branford v. Santa Barbara, et al., J.D. of Waterbury Complex Litigation Docket No. UWY-X0l-CV-044010333 Memorandum of Decision August 3, 2007 (Cremins, J.)

      • Affordable Housing

      • Many states have enacted legislation to preempt local zoning controls and mandate the permitting of affordable housing. We have represented municipalities and citizen groups in successfully defending such denials of such developments, where they pose actual threats to public health and safety. We have also worked with developers to advance affordable housing.

        Representative Cases:

        Woburn Board of Appeals v. Housing Appeals Committee et al, Mass. Superior Court, Civ. Nos. 05-04500, 03-03320, 03-04796 ((November 29, 2006)

        Avalonbay Communities, Inc. v. Stratford Zoning Commission, CV-02-0513808, (Memorandum of Decision July 20, 2004 (Bryant, J.)), app. dismissed – Conn. – (October 2, 2007)

        City of Edmonds v. Oxford House, Inc., 514 U.S. 725 (1995) (authored amicus brief on behalf of Oxford House, Inc.)

      • Property Rights

      • The Land Use Group also has experience in prosecuting and defending property claims, including:

        Quiet Title/Adverse Possession

        Representative Cases:

        Bradford v. Kimmerle, J.D. of New London at Norwich, #CV-97-00113078 (Memorandum of Decision July 11, 1999 (Hurley, J.))

        Mark B. Fox v. Christine Carter, et al., J.D. of Hartford, #CV-99-0593777-S

        Highstead Foundation, Inc. v. Fahan, J.D. of Danbury, #CV-04-4000554-S

         

        Riparian Rights

        Representative Cases:

        Oak Leaf Marina, Inc. v. Ertel, 23 Conn. App. 91, 93-94, cert. denied 216 Conn. 827 (1990).

        Harboredge Development Corp. v. Renehan, CV-83-073363, (Conn. Super., Feb. 26, 1985).

        Caminis v. Troy, FST-CV-05-4007029-S, 43 Conn. L. Rptr. No. 17, p. 622 (Conn. Super., June 14, 2007)

         

        Nuisance

        Representative Case:

        Petsey v. Coleman, 259 Conn. 345 (2002)

         

        Trespass

        Representative Case:

        Lamphere v. Marshall, CV-03-0565003S, Superior Court, Judicial District of New London

      • Property Tax Appeals

      • The Land Use Group has experience in appealing tax assessments on behalf of property owners, as well as defending assessments on behalf of towns.

        Representative Case:

        Sheridan v. Town of Killingly, 278 Conn. 252, 897 A.2d 90 (2006)

      • Tax Appeal

      • Sheridan v. Town of Killingly
        278 Conn. 252, 897 A.2d 90 (2006)
        Successfully represented Town in overturning lower court ruling and requiring valuation of a leasehold interest in real property.
      • Other Experiences

      • Defended marina owners and operator from Notice of Violation issued by the Connecticut DEEP and successfully negotiated resolution that permitted all existing structures.

      • Successfully represented waterfront owners, developers, and marinas before state agencies, including contested cases, related to permits and approvals for docks and other structures. 

      • Successfully assisted waterfront homeowner in effort to have Connecticut DEEP reverse its position and allow a longer dock at homeowner's property.

      • Represented limited liability company that owned waterfront land in residential area. Client sought to obtain a permit to install a dock on its land from Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. Neighbors mounted a vigorous opposition to the dock and forced DEP to hold a public hearing on the application. Represented client throughout public hearing process, including prehearing conferences and through hearing itself. Successfully opposed neighbors’ attempt to intervene as parties in the hearing. Obtained agreement of DEP staff to submit joint proposed findings to hearing officer and secured permit for client shortly after the hearing was concluded.

      • Represented waterfront homeowner in negotiating and drafting a littoral boundary line agreement with a neighboring marina.
      • Successfully represented marina before Connecticut DEEP to oppose proposed expansion of neighboring marina that would have impeded access to client's marina.

      • Successfully represented homeowners in application to obtain zoning variance on the grounds that addition to home was necessary to comply with adoption regulations and that inability to have children naturally was a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act, thus requiring a reasonable accommodation in the town application of its zoning ordinance.
      • Represented condominium association in its successful application for a special use permit to enlarge the condominium by adding new buildings and units.

      • Represented waterfront homeowner in contested hearing before Connecticut DEP and obtained permit for dock that was opposed by neighbor.

      • Represented shoreline beach community before municipal planning and zoning commission to secure special use permits for sewer and water systems.

      • Successfully represented operator of group homes for recovering substance abusers in application for zoning permits for group home in residential district.
      • Successfully litigated trespass and nuisance case on behalf of lakefront property owner against upland neighbor who illegally maintained mooring in client's littoral rights area, securing money damages and injunctive relief.
      • Representation of the Housing Authority of the City of New London in a rent receivership action brought by Northeast Utilities, resulting in a series of forbearance agreements and a payment plan. Robinson+Cole also negotiated agreements between the authority and the City of New London regarding payments in lieu of taxes and water and sewer charges. The litigation in each of these cases exceeded $250K.

      • Assisted client with residential dock approval that was derailed by the presence of a mooring near his shoreline. Convinced the state commission responsible for management of the waterway to relocate the mooring and support the client's dock proposal. Also garnered support of the Army Corps of Engineers.
      • Represented client in controversial proposal to rebuild pedestrian bridge between two islands off the Connecticut shore and in applications to obtain official authorizations for preexisting docks on the two islands. Successfully argued that, although not a typical coastal activity, the rebuilding of the bridge, which was destroyed in the 1938 hurricane, was an authorized use under the applicable coastal management statutes and a valid exercise of the client's littoral rights.
      • After client was served with a notice of violation from the Connecticut DEEP for maintaining what it considered an unauthorized marina, negotiated a resolution that allowed the client to operate the property as a fully licensed marina, without penalties or fines. Also drafted cross easements to allow the marina to operate in the littoral area of an abutting waterfront residential property and to allow the residential property owner to use one of the marina's slips.

      • Represented a cellular telephone tower company in a real property partition action. The client had a leasehold interest and right of first refusal on property that was the subject of litigation between family members to force the sale of multiple tracts of land owned by many family members. Preserved client's interests and avoided unnecessary entanglement in the litigation.

      • Representation of Mianus Marine, Inc., landlord/seller, in ground lease with preset purchase price after 10 years for valuable waterfront marina and boatyard in Greenwich, Connecticut. The lease included ground rent resets and step ups in price for earlier purchase after five years. This format was necessary to adjust corporate status of client (ground landlord) for tax treatment on capital gain. The value was in excess of $10 million. The scope is primarily local water-dependent land use approvals with State of Connecticut coastal management by the Department of Environmental Protection and federal channel management and tidal regulations by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
      • Representation of landowners pro hac vice in South Dakota inverse condemnation case in securing from the South Dakota Supreme Court a reversal of a summary judgment by the trial court in a takings claim against the state for the movement of an interchange that had severely impacted their truck stop business.
      • Obtained all approvals on behalf of client, a subdivision developer, and successfully defended approved subdivision before Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and before Land Court, in an abutter appeal on title issues concerning implied easement for subdivision access road.

      • Represented property owner in successful application for a use variance to reconstruct an historic mill on his residential property. The use variance was required to allow the use of the reconstructed mill to hold the client's musical instrument manufacturing business.
      • Represented owner of land along tidal creek bordered by deteriorating wooden bulkhead. Small tidal wetlands area with limited ecological value had developed behind the bulkhead in areas where the land had eroded due to stormwater runoff and tidal-influenced erosion. Client obtained permit from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to reconstruct bulkhead, fill tidal wetlands behind bulkhead, and plant a new wetland area, which would allow the property to be subdivided into two buildable lots.

      • Represented regional community hospital in application to develop a 40,000-square-foot cancer facility. Necessary approvals included site plan, inland wetland permit, and coordinated approvals from water pollution control authorities of adjacent towns.
      • Represented coastal property owner in application to build extension of existing dock into waters of harbor so that there was a greater depth at which to berth his boat at low tide. Approvals were required from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as well as the Army Corps of Engineers, who had authority over the federal navigation project in the harbor. The approval from the DEEP also required the recording of a shared dock agreement for the property and the neighboring property owned by the same owner.

      • Represented condominium developer in application to town to amend zoning regulations pertaining to gross floor area as applied in Special Flood Hazard Areas, as mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The new regulation provided that areas under residential buildings elevated to comply with FEMA flood-proofing requirements was not counted toward gross floor area.
      • Represented shorefront property owner in application for variance to rebuild house destroyed by Hurricane Irene. Provided expert testimony before zoning board of appeals on issues concerning impact of variance to town's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
      • Represented shorefront property owner in application to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for permit to rebuild house damaged by Hurricane Irene. Successfully argued that client's house had predated the passage of coastal management statutes in Connecticut and was thus eligible for permit under the simpler certificate of permission program.

      • Representation of a private developer in a Connecticut Supreme Court case in defense of the right of a Connecticut town to rezone a development project by way of a traditional neighborhood design ordinance. The court dismissed action for declaratory and injunctive relief from residents based on lack of standing regarding allegations that the development violated a neighborhood ordinance claim and injuries arising from conveyance of public land to a private developer.
      • Representation of Waterson Terminal Services, LLC as terminal port manager for ProvPort in negotiating and drafting various contracts related to land use and stevedoring operations at the Port of Providence, the municipal port of the City of Providence. ProvPort is a nonprofit public-private partnership, which owns and operates Port of Providence.
      • Representation of a development company in all federal, state and local permitting for a $250 million golf course community development project on a 1,000-acre parcel in Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook, Connecticut. Parcel is the largest remaining contiguous coastal plain property in Connecticut with a unique landscape in a high value area. Represented client in multiple appeals and in redesigned project.
      • Represented a private financial/holdings company in connection with the disposition or redevelopment of property located at 300 to 310 Wilson Avenue in Norwalk. This representation included advice on local regulatory matters and a review of the permitting necessary for redevelopment.
      • Represented a regional lender providing a $9 million construction loan for the development of 40 multifamily low-income units in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on property being ground leased from a local nonprofit organization. Negotiated complex matters related to the amendment of the ground lease and zoning and permitting issues to ensure development could be successfully constructed within local development regulations.

      • Assisted hundreds of applicants with the approval of their private or publicly-funded development projects after ensuring consistency with local and state land use regulations and smart growth planning principles.

      • Worked side-by-side with a planning consultant firm to update a municipality’s 2020 Plan of Conservation and Development in western Connecticut.

      • Spearheaded the approval of an approximately 6,000-acre section of coastal land to be preserved in perpetuity in central coastal California.

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      • September 4, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Announces Annual Community Service and Pro Bono Awards

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      • August 25, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Launches HigherEdWire – News for legal counsel

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      • January 14, 2014

        Boston Lawyer Participates in Coastal Planning Discussion

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      • December 13, 2013

        Hartford Lawyers Participate in APA Webinar on Ethical Rules

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      • November 1, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Three National Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers Survey

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      • October 29, 2013

        Hartford Lawyer Joins Board of Camp Courant

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      • October 21, 2013

        Super Lawyers® Names 61 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2013 List

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      • October 18, 2013

        Stamford Lawyer Appointed to Connecticut House Task Force

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      • October 4, 2013

        Hartford Lawyer Authors Article for APA Journal

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      • September 3, 2013

        Hartford Office Lawyers Elected to Executive Committee of CBA's Young Lawyers Section

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      • August 27, 2013

        American Bar Association Recognizes Sorell Negro with Jefferson B. Fordham Society’s Up & Comers Award

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      • August 22, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Announces Annual Pro Bono, Mentor, and Community Service Awards

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      • August 16, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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      • June 10, 2013

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 17 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

      • May 10, 2013

        Tim Twardowski Pens Article for Massachusetts Lawyers Journal

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      • March 22, 2013

        Attorneys Co-Author Article on How to Avoid Liability for "Greenwashing"

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      • March 1, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Lawyers Selected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation

      • February 28, 2013

        Mike Giaimo Presents at Zoning Law Seminar

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      • January 24, 2013

        Connecticut Superior Court Awards Tenant $109,000 for Discrimination Based on Lawful Source of Income

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      • January 17, 2013

        Land Law Lawyers Speak at CBA Property Rights Seminar

      • January 17, 2013

        Michele Maresca Appointed Alternate to West Hartford’s Town Plan and Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

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      • December 5, 2012

        Earl Phillips and Sorell Negro Discuss Shale Development for American Planning Association Webinar

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      • November 7, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives 32 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

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      • October 26, 2012

        Evan Seeman Speaks to Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials About Religious Land Use

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      • October 22, 2012

        Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

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      • October 9, 2012

        Dwight Merriam and Evan Seeman Launch RLUIPA-Defense Website

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      • September 18, 2012

        Land Use Lawyers Speaking at 2012 Southern New England American Planning Association Conference

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      • September 14, 2012

        Ten Robinson & Cole Attorneys Selected as “Lawyers of the Year”

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      • August 28, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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      • August 28, 2012

        Land Use Attorney Named Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellow

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      • June 11, 2012

        John Casey’s Article on Shoreline Development in New England Real Estate Journal

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      • May 14, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Welcomes Twelve New Attorneys in Five Offices Expanding its Presence across the Northeast

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      • March 30, 2012

        Trial and Land Use Lawyers Present Webinar on Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act

      • March 14, 2012

        Super Lawyers® Renames Two Robinson & Cole Partners to Top 50 List in Connecticut

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      • February 27, 2012

        Land Use Partner Offers Correct Prediction of Supreme Court Case at Yale Panel Discussion

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      • December 30, 2011

        LandLaw Partner Publishes New Edition of Discretionary Land Use Controls Book

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      • November 16, 2011

        LandLaw Partner Publishes New Edition of Federal Land Use Law & Litigation

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      • November 14, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Client Breaks Ground on New Medical Facility in Boston

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      • September 13, 2011

        Robinson & Cole LandLaw Partner Chairs ICSC Conference

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      • August 18, 2011

        Brian Smith Joins Bridge Board of Directors

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      • August 2, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Win Against Challenge to Subdivision Approval

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      • June 13, 2011

        Pro Bono Committee Plans Summit to Encourage Pro Bono Legal Work

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      • May 24, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Land Use Group Heavily Involved at American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference

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      • May 17, 2011

        Land Use Attorney Teaches the ABCs of Form-Based Codes

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      • April 14, 2011

        Land Law Associates Write Articles for Connecticut Law Tribune

      • April 5, 2011

        Land Law Lawyers Deliver Presentations for Connecticut Planning and Zoning Officials

      • March 15, 2011

        John Casey Helps Forge New Pro Bono Collaboration

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      • March 2, 2011

        LandLaw Attorney Discusses Wetland Permitting at AMWS Program

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      • December 29, 2010

        LandLaw Partner Publishes New Edition of Discretionary Land Use Controls Book

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      • December 20, 2010

        LandLaw Attorneys Receive Award for Pro Bono Work

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      • December 17, 2010

        LandLaw Partners Speak at Property Rights Seminar

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      • December 2, 2010

        National Association of Realtors Honors LandLaw Partner and Firm

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      • November 3, 2010

        Attorneys Cochair Connecticut Bar Association Planning and Zoning Section Event

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      • October 19, 2010

        Land Law Attorney Delivers Presentation on Form-Based Code Legal Issues at American Planning Association Conference

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      • October 5, 2010

        Attorneys Help Launch Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section Season

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      • September 17, 2010

        Robinson & Cole LLP Receives Most Connecticut First-Tier Rankings in Inaugural U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

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      • August 16, 2010

        Brian Blaesser Publishes Update of Federal Land Use Law & Litigation

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      • August 9, 2010

        Brian Blaesser and Amanda Eckhoff Publish Article on Green Initiatives Impacting Private Development

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      • July 23, 2010

        Connecticut Hospital Association Elects Timothy Bates to Board of Trustees

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      • July 21, 2010

        Court of Claims Adds $100 Million for Eminent Domain Taking

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      • July 13, 2010

        West Publishing Selects Writings by Land Use Lawyers for its Annual Compendium of Leading Articles

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      • July 9, 2010

        John Casey and Michele Maresca Present a Review of Land Use Case Law to the Connecticut Bar Association

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      • June 18, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Recognized by Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation

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      • June 10, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Land Use Attorneys Host “Smart Growth” Webinar

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      • May 21, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Present at Flood Control Workshop

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      • May 11, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Speaks at Land Use Hot Topics Program in Miami

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      • March 5, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Coauthor Chapter in Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Book

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      • February 12, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected to Board of Directors of U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter

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      • September 17, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Participate in Panel Discussion for Boston Bar Association

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      • September 2, 2009

        Books by Robinson & Cole LandLaw Partners on Best Seller List

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      • July 28, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Land Use and Real Estate Attorneys Collaborate on Coastal Considerations Seminar

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      • July 15, 2009

        Robinson & Cole LandLaw Partner Publishes Update of Federal Land Use Law & Litigation Book

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      • December 10, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected to Board of Directors of Nonprofit Organization

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      • December 9, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Land Use Attorneys Co-Author Article for Law Tribune

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      • October 27, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Land Use Attorney Participates at 2008 Fall Council Meeting of ABA Section

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      • October 14, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Speaks at Planning Conference

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      • October 8, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Land Use Partners Speak at Planning Conference

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      • September 18, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Co-Author Chapters for Urban Development Guide

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      • September 5, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Appointed Co-Chair of BBA's Land Use & Development Committee

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      • September 2, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Land Use Group Attorneys Participate on Faculty of ALI-ABA Land Use Institute

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    • Publications + Presentations
    • "Ethics - Right, Wrong, and Everything in Between," presented by Brian R. Smith, as part of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA)'s 2023 Hot Topics in Land Use Law and Practice Conference (6/9/2023)
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      "Special Permit and Site Plan Review," presented by Brian R. Smith, presented as part of the 2023 CT Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, Commissions training hosted by the Connecticut Bar Association Planning and Zoning Section (3/11/2023)
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      "Cacophony or Collaboration? Helping people work together in land use and municipal planning," presented by Evan J. Seeman, as moderator of the program presented by the American Planning Association Connecticut Chapter (CCAPA) (10/27/2022)
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      "New Federal Speed Regulations for Coastal Waters" co-authored by John P. Casey, Michael S. Giaimo and Madeleine M. Laffitte (9/28/22)

      "Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings - 2022 Supplement," authored by Timothy C. Twardowski, The original chapter was first published in June 2017 in A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island (August 2022)
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      "EBC Ocean and Coastal Resources Webinar: 2nd Annual Regional Agency Update – Protecting Coastal Resources and Structures," presented by John P. Casey, as moderator (2/3/22)
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      "Code Series: What is the New Definition of Adaptive Reuse in Connecticut?" presented by John P. Casey, a moderated webinar hosted by AIA Connecticut (11/30/2021)
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      "Supreme Judicial Court: Short-Term Rentals Not Consistent with Single-Family Residential Zoning" co-authored by Timothy C. Twardowski, Kristen E. Spirou and Michael S. Giaimo (6/22/2021)

      "Long Island Sound Blue Plan" co-authored by Jessica D. Bardi and John P. Casey (5/28/2021)

      "A Deep Dive on Housing in Connecticut," presented by Evan J. Seeman, the first in the four-part CCAPA "FROM THE GROUND UP" Housing Series. (5/14/2021)
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      "Home is Where the Work Is: Regulating and Incentivizing Work Force Housing," presented by Karla L. Chaffee, during the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law's 33rd Annual Virtual CLE Conference, “Building Bridges Together in the Practice of Law” (4/21/2021)
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      "Protecting Coastal Resources, Part 2 – Putting Law and Science into Practice," presented by John P. Casey, as co-chair of the Environmental Business Council of New England webinar (2/24/2021)
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      "MA Zoning Reform Focused on Housing Production; Waiting for DHCD Guidance" co-authored by Jessica D. Bardi and Karla L. Chaffee (2/16/2021)

      "Zoning: MCLE BasicsPlus!," presented by Michael S. Giaimo (1/27/2021)
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      "Protecting Coastal Resources and Structures, Part 1 – The Intersection of Nature, Science and Policy," presented by John P. Casey (1/27/2021)
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      "An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19" co-authored by Jessica D. Bardi, Michael S. Giaimo, Matthew J. Lawlor and Timothy C. Twardowski (4/13/20)

      "Short-term Rental Regulation in Boston – Lessons Learned from the First Year," presented by Timothy C. Twardowski, presented as the first program in the 2020 "From Soil to Solar: Land Law Development Forum" (2/27/2020)
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      "Zoning Demystified," presented by Michael S. Giaimo, co-chaired, presented by MCLE | New England® in Boston, Massachusetts (1/29/2020)
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      "How Land Use and Natural Resource Regulations are Shaping the Legal Cannabis Industry," presented by Karla L. Chaffee, in a webinar for the American Planning Association's Planning & Law division (3/21/2019)

      "Zoning Demystified," presented by Michael S. Giaimo, as a Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Conference Center in-person seminar and live webinar. (1/23/2019)
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      "Green Tax Incentive Compendium" (1/1/2019)

      Federal Land Use Law & Litigation, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Alan Weinstein, (Thomson-Reuters: 2018)

      "Planning Ethics," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, webinar sponsored by Lorman Educational Services (6/9/2017)
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      "'Content Neutral' Land Use Regulation after Reed: Recent Developments in Signs, Adult Businesses, and Religious Uses," published in Planning & Law, authored by Evan J. Seeman (Spring 2017)
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      "Is Your Community Ready for Marijuana?" published in Planning & Law, authored by Karla L. Chaffee (Spring 2017)
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      "The 2016 ZiPLeRs: The Twenty-Second Annual Zoning and Planning Law Report Land Use Decision Awards," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (February 2017)
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      "Retrofitting Our Cities for the 21st Century," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Michael Humphries, a U.K. planning barrister, a webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (4/4/2017)
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      "Special Permit and Site Plan Review," presented by Brian R. Smith, at the Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions program, sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association’s Planning and Zoning Section (3/25/2017)
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      "Discussion of 2016 Zoning and Planning Law Report Awards," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, presented at the Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions program; sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association’s Planning and Zoning Section (3/25/2017)
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      "Discussion of Murr v. Wisconsin," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the Touro Law School land law course taught by Touro College Provost Patricia Salkin (3/23/2017)
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      "Finding Solid Ground: Environmental and Land Use Dispute Resolution in Connecticut," co-presented by Edward V. O'Hanlan and Dwight H. Merriam, at the 10th John A. Speziale ADR Symposium, hosted by Quinnipiac University's Center on Dispute Resolution and the Connecticut Bar Foundation, (3/17/2017)
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      "Updating Land Use and Zoning Ordinances," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, a Lorman Education Services webinar (3/15/2017)
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      "Drone Technology: Implications on Policymaking and Design of the Built Environment," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, a webinar for the American Planning Association's Planning and Law Division (3/13/2017)
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      "Tips and Resources for Legal Research and Preparation for Land Use and Zoning Applications and Cases," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the Connecticut Bar Association’s Planning and Zoning Section Meeting in New Haven, Connecticut (3/1/2017)
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      "From the Ground Up: Unshared Assumptions in Law and Planning," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the 31st Annual Land Use Institute: Planning, Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation program in Miami, Florida (2/2/2017)

      "Federal Laws, Regulations, and Programs Affecting Local Land Use Decision Making," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the 31st Annual Land Use Institute: Planning, Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation program in Miami, Florida (2/2/2017)
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      "Regulating Navigable Airspace: The Drones Are Here," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the 31st Annual Land Use Institute: Planning, Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation program in Miami, Florida (2/2/2017)
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      "Update on Planning, Land Use, and Eminent Domain Decisions," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the 31st Annual Land Use Institute: Planning, Regulation, Litigation, Eminent Domain, and Compensation program in Miami, Florida (2/1/2017)
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      "Lucas 25 Years Later: Has the Sky Fallen?" presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the annual American Law Institute’s CLE conference Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation 2017 in San Diego (1/26/2017)
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      "2016 Cases of the Year," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar with Professor Daniel Mandelker of the Washington University School of Law for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) (1/9/2017)
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      "The Top Ten Land Use Law Decisions and Developments in the Past Year," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the National CLE Conference, held in Snowmass, Colorado (1/6/2017)
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      "Show Me the Money – Real Estate Financing," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderator of webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (12/14/2016)
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      "Disparate Impact Liability and the Fair Housing Act," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association, co-moderated with Professor Daniel Mandelker of the Washington University School of Law (12/12/2016)
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      "Case Law Update: Recent Challenges to Zoning," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the 15th annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference at the Land Use Law Center at Pace Law School (12/8/2016)
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      "Ethics and the Digital World," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, webinar, sponsored by the American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (12/7/2016)
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      "Urban Agriculture," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Sorell E. Negro, webinar, sponsored by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (11/14/2016)
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      "Protecting the Public through Hazard Mitigation Planning," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the Connecticut Association of Flood Manager's Annual Conference and Meeting in West Haven, Connecticut (10/25/2016)
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      "Food and the First Amendment," co-presented by Brian R. Smith and Karla L. Chaffee, at the SNEAPA 2016 Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts (10/21/2016)

      "Ethics for Planners in the Digital Age," presented by Brian R. Smith, at the SNEAPA 2016 Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts (10/21/2016)

      "Recent Developments in Land Use Law," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the SNEAPA 2016 Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts (10/20/2016)
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      "The Impacts of New Housing Options on Infrastructure Needs," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Don Elliott of Clarion Associates and Jim Johnson of Johnson Nathan Strohe, at the 22nd Annual Growth and Infrastructure Consortium in Denver (10/13/2016)
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      "Recent Developments in Regulating Fracking Activities," published in Zoning Practice, authored by Sorell E. Negro (October 2016)
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      "The Status of the Law of Eminent Domain in Connecticut and Nationwide," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Brian R. Smith, to the Planning and Zoning Section of the Connecticut Bar Association (10/5/2016)
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      "Land Use Law," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, participated as a faculty member at the Annual Meeting of the International Municipal Lawyers Association's Institute of Local Government Lawyers in San Diego (9/28/2016)
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      "Retrofitting Our Cities for the 21st Century," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Michael Humphries of the Queen's Counsel, at the Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-American Real Property Institute (AARPI) in London (9/16/2016)
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      "Taking the Disaster Out of Disaster Recovery," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar with Professor Daniel Mandelker of the Washington University School of Law (9/12/2016)
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      "Inclusionary Zoning," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) with Daniel R. Mandelker, professor at the Washington University School of Law (8/8/2016)
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      "Urban Agriculture," presented by Sorell E. Negro, at the 30th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, a conference sponsored by the Florida Chamber Foundation (7/20/2016)
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      "Watching Wetlands Like A Hawke: Good News, U.S. Supreme Court Enables Challenges of Jurisdictional Determinations," published in The Municipal Law Quarterly, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam, Kirsten M. Yerger and Kirsten Yerger, a publication of the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (Summer 2016)
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      "Short-Term Rentals: Are They Giving You Sleepless Nights?" presented by Dwight H. Merriam, webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (7/11/2016)
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      "Show Me the Money – Real Estate Financing," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) with Daniel R. Mandelker, FAICP, professor at the Washington University School of Law (6/13/2016)
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      "Airbnb & Zoning: A Planner & Lawyer's Guide to Short-Term Rentals," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Troy Flanagan of the American Hotel and Lodging Association; George Proakis, director of planning for the City of Somerville, Massachusetts; and Ulrik Binzer, CEO of Host Compliance, panel discussion sponsored by the American Planning Association's Planning and Law Division (6/6/2016)
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      "Five Tips for Planners and Planning Commissioners Reviewing Religious Land Use Applications," published in Connecticut Planning, co-authored by Evan J. Seeman and Brian R. Smith, a publication of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (Spring 2016)
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      "The Internet: Challenges to Peace and Freedom," presented by Sorell E. Negro, at the World Jurist Association Conference in Barcelona, Spain (5/20/2016)
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      "Planning Ethics – Dealing With Problem Boards and Board Members," presented by Katherine C. Bailey, moderated panel, which was sponsored by the American Planning Association's (APA) chapters and divisions (4/29/2016)
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      "To Regulate or Not to Regulate? Short-Term Rentals and the Hard Questions Municipalities Are Starting to Ask," published in Planning & Law, authored by Karla L. Chaffee (Spring 2016)
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      "They Can Take Our Raisins, But They Will Never Take Our Freedom: The Supreme Court 'Raisin Case' Part Deux," published in Planning & Law, authored by Evan J. Seeman (Spring 2016)
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      "Planning for a Digital Age," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, panelist as part of the 70th anniversary of the University of North Carolina's (UNC) Department of City and Regional Planning (DCRP) (4/16/2016)
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      "Don't Bogart That Joint, My Friend!," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (4/11/2016)
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      "Hot Topics in Land Use Law Lunch," co-presented by Sorell E. Negro and Dwight H. Merriam, at the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law's Spring Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico (4/8/2016)
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      "Planning As If 'Black Lives Matter'," presented by Brian R. Smith, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/4/2016)
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      "Social Equity and Planning in the 21st Century: 2016 Diversity Summit," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/4/2016)
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      "Design Practices That Help Build Thriving Communities," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/4/2016)
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      "Planning Ethics: The Reality TV Show," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/4/2016)
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      "Planning for Water-Neutral Development," co-presented by Michael J. Mernin and Dwight H. Merriam, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/3/2016)
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      "The Ethical Planning Practitioner," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/3/2016)
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      "FHA, RLUIPA & Telecommunications Act Compliance," presented by Evan J. Seeman, at the American Planning Association's (APA) National Planning Conference in Phoenix, Arizona (4/3/2016)
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      "Congratulations to Sorell Negro, Finalist for National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award" (3/23/2016)

      "Supreme Court Review," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the MCLE's 14th Annual Municipal Law Conference 2016 in Boston (3/16/2016)
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      "Planning and Regulating for Sexually Oriented Businesses," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated a webinar with Professor Daniel Mandelker of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (3/14/2016)
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      "Housing in the West," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Brian Connolly, a lawyer at Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti in Denver, and Chris Nelson, a professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson, at the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Land Use Conference of the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute (RMLUI) in Denver, Colorado (3/11/2016)
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      "Fortress Mentality: Why Gated Communities Are Not the Answer," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderator, at 25th Anniversary of the Annual Land Use Conference of the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute (RMLUI) in Denver, Colorado (3/11/2016)

      "Green New World: Challenges of Marijuana Legalization," presented by Karla L. Chaffee, at the Land Use Committee Meeting of the ABA's State and Local Government Law Section (2/12/2016)
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      "Reed v. Town of Gilbert," co-presented by Sorell E. Negro and Mark Cordes, interim dean and professor at the Northern Illinois University College of Law, at University of Florida Levin College of Law's 15th Annual Richard E. Nelson Symposium in Gainesville, Florida (2/5/2016)
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      "The Year in Review," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, International Municipal Lawyers Association webinar; moderated with Professor Daniel R. Mandelker of the Washington University School of Law (1/11/2016)
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      "The Top Ten Land Use Law Decisions and Developments in the Past Year," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, at the Colorado Bar Association's Annual National CLE Conference in Vail, Colorado (1/8/2016)
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      "Fracking Redux," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar with Daniel Mandelker, professor at the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri (12/14/2015)
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      "Fracking Redux," co-presented by Sorell E. Negro and Erica Levine Powers, an environmental and energy lawyer in Albany, New York, webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (12/14/2015)
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      "Case Law Update: Recent Challenges to Zoning," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Michael Allan Wolf, professor at the Levin College of Law, University of Florida; Don Elliott of Clarion Associates in Denver, Colorado; Patricia Salkin, dean of the Touro Law School; and John Nolon, professor at Pace Law School, at annual Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference at Pace Law School (12/11/2015)
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      "Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future: Celebrating 100 Years of Zoning," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Michael Allan Wolf, professor at the Levin College of Law, University of Florida; Don Elliott of Clarion Associates in Denver, Colorado; Patricia Salkin, dean of the Touro Law School; and John Nolon, professor at Pace Law School, at annual Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference at Pace Law School (12/11/2015)
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      "Planning for Medical Marijuana Facilities in Massachusetts," presented by Karla L. Chaffee, Berkshire County Regional Planning Commission (10/29/2015)
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      "Planning Law Makes National Headlines," published in End of Summer News & Updates (End of Summer)
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      "The Promise and Challenge of Planning and Zoning for Group Homes," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Brian J. Connolly, a lawyer at Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Ragonetti in Denver, Colorado (2/2015)
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      "Planning Law Makes National Headlines," published in End of Summer News & Updates, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (End of Summer 2015)
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      "Planning for Religious Uses under RLUIPA," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and James Kennedy, city solicitor of Concord, New Hampshire, and Daniel Crean of the Crean Law Office in Pembroke, New Hampshire, presented before members of the New Hampshire Municipal Lawyers Association (NHMLA) (11/12/2015)
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      "Comprehensive Plans," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Edward J. Sullivan and Carrie Richter, lawyers in the law office of Garvey Schubert Barer in Portland, Oregon, and Daniel Mandelker, professor at the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, at webinar (11/9/2015)
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      "Nibbling Around the Edges of Perennial Issues," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (9/14/2015)
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      "The Birds and the Bees: Recent Developments in Urban Agriculture," published in The Urban Lawyer, co-authored by Sorell E. Negro and Jean Terranova, Esq. (Summer 2015)
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      "Introducing our Northeast Development Law Blog" (8/10/2015)

      "U.S. House Passes Bill to Revise Corps and EPA Definition of “Waters of the United States”" (5/15/2015)

      "Sea Level Rise and Property Rights: Recent Cases and Surging Issues," at the ABA's Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law's (RPTE) Spring Symposia in Washington, DC (5/1/2015)
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      "Sea Level Rise and Property Rights: Recent Cases and Surging Issues," presented by Sorell E. Negro, at the ABA's Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law's (RPTE) Spring Symposia in Washington, DC (5/1/2015)
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      "Recent Developments in Regulating Urban Agriculture," presented by Sorell E. Negro, at the Land Use Hot Topics Lunch at the ABA's Section of State and Local Government Law Spring Meeting in Philadelphia (4/24/2015)
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      "Legalized Cannabis: Its Impact on the Real Estate Market and the Community," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderated panel at the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) Midyear Meeting in Denver, Colorado (4/20/2015)
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      "2014 Zoning and Planning Law Report Awards," spoke during lunch at Wesleyan University at the all-day seminar "Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions," sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association's Planning and Zoning Section (3/21/2015)
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      "2014 Zoning and Planning Law Report Awards," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, spoke during lunch at the all-day seminar "Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions," sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association's Planning and Zoning Section, at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut (4/8/2015)
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      "Ethical Rules and Considerations for Planners, Plan Commissioners, and Lawyers," co-presented by Evan J. Seeman, Brian R. Smith and Hiram Peck, AICP, director of community planning & development in Simsbury, Connecticut, and David S. Silverman, AICP, of Ancel Glink in Chicago, Illinois, at webinar sponsored by the American Planning Association's Planning and Law Division (4/8/2015)
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      "Land Use 101: Land Use Law and Zoning from 'Aardvark Shelters' to 'Zydeco Cafes'," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, conducted the webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (4/6/2015)
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      "Eminent Domain for Underwater Mortgages: Already on the Way to the Bottom of the Sea of Bad Ideas," published in The Fee Simple, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (Spring 2015)
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      "New Land Use Enabling Legislation Needed," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (3/23/2015)
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      "Eminent Domain and Economic Development," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderated panel discussion at the annual Gallivan Conference at the University of Connecticut School of Law, whose theme was Kelo: A Decade Later (3/20/2015)
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      "The Returns on Investment in Planning: How Planning and Planners Add Value to the Municipal Team," presented by Linnea C. McCaffrey, moderated and presented this Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) workshop, held at the Hamden Public Library (2/26/2015)
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      "The Global Spread of Private Communities," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, presented at the International Academic Association on Planning Law and Property Rights (PLPR) Annual Conference in Volos, Greece (2/27/2015)
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      "Planning and Regulating for Short-Term Residential Rentals," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, spoke at a dinner meeting of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, attended by 60 elected and appointed local officials (1/29/2015)
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      "The 2014 ZiPLeRs: The Twentieth Annual Zoning and Planning Law Report Land Use Decision Awards," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (January 2015)
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      "Want to be an author? Learn how you can get published by the American Bar Association!," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, along with staff of the State and Local Government Section of the ABA and Martha Chumbler of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, LLP, conducted a teleconference for ABA members (1/20/2015)
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      "Environmental Risk in the Real World," co-presented by Karla L. Chaffee and Christopher Foster, participated in a panel discussion on behalf of the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) in Boston, Massachusetts (1/15/2015)
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      "Wetlands Wisdom," authored by Dwight H. Merriam, published in The Commissioner, a publication of the American Planning Association (December 2014)
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      "The Wild World of Cannabis: A Quick Trip Through the Civil Law Issues of Medical and Legal Marijuana," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, served as panelist for ABA webinar that focused on the civil law issues implicated in selling and using legal and medical marijuana (1/13/2015)

      "Fracking, Genetically Modified Organisms, Home Rule, and Preemption," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderated American Bar Association webinar; panelists were David L. Callies, FAICP, of the University of Hawai’i and Erica Levine Powers of the University of Albany (SUNY) (12/9/2014)

      "Reefer Madness: Recreational and Medical Cannabis Issues for Local Government Lawyers," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderator, presented at American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of State & Local Government Law 2014 Fall Council Meeting (10/10/2014)

      "Implementing Fair Housing: What It Means to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Daniel Mandelker, professor of law at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, presented at International Municipal Lawyers Association webinar (10/14/2014)

      "Robinson+Cole's Education Group Launches HigherEdWire LinkedIn Group" (8/11/2014)

      "Dealing with Vacant Property," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-presented with Daniel Mandelker of the Washington University School of Law webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (6/9/2014)

      "Dealing with Vacant Property," presented by Sorell E. Negro, a webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (6/9/2014)
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      "Dealing with Vacant Property," presented by Alan Mallach of the Brookings Institution and Michael Braverman, deputy commissioner of Baltimore Housing's Code Enforcement, a national webinar for the International Municipal Lawyers Association, presented on tools for dealing with vacant properties, including antiblight ordinances, vacant property registration ordinances, and land banks. (6/9/2014)

      "Tips and Traps in the Land Use Approval Process and Litigation," presented at Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Law Center in New Britain, Connecticut, co-presented by Evan J. Seeman, Brian R. Smith and the Honorable Marshall K. Berger Jr., presiding judge of the Land Use Litigation Docket; and Hiram Peck, director of Community Planning & Development for the Town of Simsbury, Connecticut (3/31/2014)
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      "Understanding Stormwater Management Regulations in New England," co-presented by Brian W. Blaesser and Gregory S. Sampson, presented the first in a series of webinars on stormwater management in New England (1/16/2014)
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      "2013 Land Use - The Year in Review," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Professor Daniel Mandelker of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis a national teleconference conducted for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (1/14/2014)
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      "The Top Ten Land Use Law decisions of 2013: From Zoning to Regulatory Takings," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, presented at the Colorado Bar Association's annual National CLE Conference in Vail, Colorado (1/10/2014)

      "The Thirst of Fracking: Regulating to Protect the Linchpin of the Natural Gas Boom," published in Albany Law Review, authored by Sorell E. Negro (2013/2014)
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      "Don't Shoot from the Hip: Plan and Regulate Shooting Ranges," published in Zoning Practice, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Erica S. Rocha, law student at Quinnipiac University School of Law (December 2013)

      Discretionary Land Use Controls: Avoiding Invitations to Abuse of Discretion, an update of the book, now in its 16th edition (2013)

      "The 2013 ZiPLeRs: The Nineteenth Annual Zoning and Planning Law Report Land Use Decision Awards," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (12/2013)

      "Land Use Regulation by Contract: How to Draft, Negotiate, and Defend Development Agreements," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, a national teleconference sponsored by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (12/9/2013)
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      "The Impact of Koontz: What Will This Supreme Court Decision Mean for Affordable Housing and Community Development?" co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam and Professor John Echeverria of Vermont Law School, presented at the New England Housing Network Annual Conference in Framingham, Massachusetts (12/6/2013)

      "Challenging the Right to Take: Case Law and Recent Issues," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, presented at the conference Eminent Domain from Start to Finish in Cromwell, Connecticut; sponsored by the National Business Institute (12/5/2013)

      "Ethics of Condemnation," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, presented at the conference Eminent Domain from Start to Finish in Cromwell, Connecticut; sponsored by the National Business Institute (12/5/2013)

      "Designing for Coastal Storms," presented by Gregory S. Sampson, presented at ArchitectureBoston Expo (11/22/2013)

      "Ethical Rules and Considerations for Planners, Plan Commissioners, and Lawyers," presented by Evan J. Seeman, co-presenter for APA ethics webinar (11/22/2013)

      "The Regulation of Fracking," presented by Sorell E. Negro, Guest Lecturer at Quinnipiac Law School for Professor Jeffrey Meyer's Environmental Law Class (10/31/2013)

      "2013 Public Acts Amending Coastal Permitting and Management Statutes in Connecticut" authored by John P. Casey (10/17/2013)

      "Fractured Communities: Hydraulic Fracturing and the Law in New York State," at Albany Law Review symposium panel, presented by Sorell E. Negro (9/24/2013)

      "Ethical Rules and Considerations for Planners, Plan Commissioners, and Lawyers," presented by Sorell E. Negro, co-presenter for APA ethics webinar (9/4/2013)

      "Looking Below the Surface: Planning for Impacts on People, Places, and Property from Natural Gas Development," published in Probate & Property, authored by Sorell E. Negro, a publication of the American Bar Association (July/August 2013)

      "Managing Our Coastal Resources Post-Irene and Sandy: New Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines," at Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association's annual "Hot Topics in Land Use Law and Practice" program, presented by John P. Casey (6/21/2013)

      "New Takings Issues: Regulating Shale Development and Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change," presented by Sorell E. Negro, presented as part of CLE panel discussion on hot topics in land use and environmental law at the ABA's Young Lawyers Division Spring Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (5/17/2013)

      "Federal Flood Plain Regulation," at Lorman Education Services audio conference, co-presented by John P. Casey and Ernest Abbott & Molly Lawrence (4/26/2013)

      "Land Banking 101: A National Perspective," presented by Sorell E. Negro, Organizer and panel Moderator for national CLE teleconference for the ABA's Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section (3/27/2013)

      "Beyond the Fracking Wars," at a CLE panel at the 2013 ABA Midyear Meeting in Dallas, Texas, presented by Sorell E. Negro (2/7/2013)

      "Protecting Stream Flows: Water Management Strategies from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission," authored by Sorell E. Negro, published in the Water Resources Committee Newsletter of the ABA's Section of the Environment, Energy, and Resources (2/2013)

      "Man Camps, Boomtowns, and the Boom-and-Bust Cycle: Learning from Rifle, Colorado, and Williams County, North Dakota," published in Beyond the Fracking Wars, authored by Sorell E. Negro, a publication of the American Bar Association (2013)

      "Sustainable Retail Development: The Balancing Act Between 'Good Practice' and Regulatory Compliance," at 2012 International Council of Shopping Centers RetailGreen Conference, presented by Brian W. Blaesser (11/28/2012)

      "Check out our new blog RLUIPA Defense" (11/16/2012)

      "Coastal Permitting in CT Following Hurricane Sandy" authored by John P. Casey (11/02/2012)

      "Planning for Shale Development: Booms, Busts, and Beyond," presented by Sorell E. Negro, organized and moderated this national webinar for the American Planning Association (10/26/2012)

      "Marcellus Shale Development: Planning for Environmental, Community, and Economic Impacts," presented by Sorell E. Negro, moderated this session at the American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter Annual Meeting in New York City (10/19/2012)

      "What We Must Never Forget: The Social Equity Obligations of Planners and Planning Officials," at Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, presented by Dwight H. Merriam (10/18/2012)

      "Planning Mistakes: Assessing, Learning, and Adapting," at American Planning Association National Teleconference, presented by Dwight H. Merriam (10/10/2012)

      "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act," at Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials Annual Seminar, presented by Evan J. Seeman (10/3/2012)

      "Land Banking: An Opportunity for Southern New England?" presented by Sorell E. Negro, co-moderated this panel with Evan Seeman, which was presented at the Southern New England American Planning Association Conference (9/21/2012)

      "Land Banking: An Opportunity for Southern New England?" at Southern New England American Planning Association Conference: Planning at the Crossroads, presented by Evan J. Seeman, Moderator (9/21/2012)

      "Supreme Court Land Use: Property Search, Backyard Burial Make National News," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (9/17/2012)

      "Land Use Law: What You Don’t Know WILL Hurt You – The Most Important Land Use Law Developments of the Last Year," at Southern New England American Planning Association Conference: Planning at the Crossroads, presented by Dwight H. Merriam, Panelist (9/2012)

      "You Can Take It to the Bank: The Role of Land Banking in Dealing with Distressed Properties," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Sorell E. Negro (9/2012)

      "Land Banking: An Opportunity for Southern New England?" at Southern New England American Planning Association Conference: Planning at the Crossroads, presented by Timothy D. Bates, Panelist (9/2012)

      "American Planning Association's Annual Land Use Law Teleconference," presented by Dwight H. Merriam (6/27/2012)

      "2012 Public Acts Affecting Coastal Properties in Connecticut" (06/01/2012)

      "Federal Flood Plain Regulation," at Lorman Education Services audio conference, co-presented by John P. Casey and Ernest Abbott & Molly Lawrence (5/30/2012)

      "Land Banking: A Sharper Tool in the Distressed Property Toolkit," published in The Abstract, co-authored by Sorell E. Negro and Dwight H. Merriam (Spring 2012)

      "Distinguishing Water Law from Land Use to Protect Water Quality and Navigate Rapanos," published in Environmental Claims Journal, authored by Sorell E. Negro (5/21/2012)

      "The View from the Shore - Regulation as Far as the Eye Can See," published in New England Real Estate Journal, authored by John P. Casey (5/18/2012)

      "Ganja in the Land of Steady Habits," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (4/9/2012)

      "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act Claims: Strategies for Local Governments to Avoid or Defend RLUIPA Actions," co-presented by Dwight H. Merriam, Hiram B. Carey III, Karla L. Chaffee, Evan J. Seeman and John R. Bauer, William J. Kelleher III, webinar, presented by Strafford Publications (3/13/2012)

      "A New Tool for Vacant Properties: Land-Banking," published in Municipal Lawyer, authored by Sorell E. Negro (March/April 2012)

      "When a Rooster Moves in Next Door," published in The Commissioner, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (Spring 2012)

      "U.S. Supreme Court Relieves Power Companies in Unanimous Opinion" (02/24/2012)

      "Proposed Legislation Affecting Coastal Properties in Connecticut" authored by John P. Casey (02/17/2012)

      "Navigating Summary Judgment: Takings Lessons – PPL Montana LLC v. State of Montana, U.S. Supreme Court, Docket No. 10-218," at Yale Law School, presented by Brian R. Smith (1/25/2012)

      "Built Seawalls: A Protected Investment or Subordinate to the Public Trust?" authored by Sorell E. Negro, published in the Ocean and Coastal Law Journal of the University of Maine School of Law (2012)

      "Hot Topics in Coastal Permitting," at Connecticut Marine Trades Association Annual Marine Trades Exposition, presented by John P. Casey (10/11/11)

      "The Ever-Changing Landscape of Land-Use Law," published in The Commissioner, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (Fall 2011)

      "Coastal Permitting in Connecticut Following Hurricane Irene" authored by John P. Casey (09/01/2011)

      "Reissuance of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Programmatic General Permit for Connecticut" authored by John P. Casey (08/18/2011)

      "Green Leasing for Retail: Landlord and Tenant Perspectives: Parts 1 and 2," published in Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Gregory S. Sampson (Summer 2011)
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      "Government and Industry Sustainability Initiatives Forum," at International Council of Shopping Centers RECon Conference, presented by Brian W. Blaesser (5/2011)

      "RLUIPA Is No Trump Card: How to Stop Claims and Successfully Defend Against Them," at RLUIPA/Free Exercise and Land Use Controls: The Clash Comes to NH workshop of the New Hampshire Municipal Lawyers Association in Concord, New Hampshire, presented by Dwight H. Merriam (2/23/2011)

      "Coastal Development and Regulatory Realities," at American Planning Association webinar, presented by John P. Casey (2/18/2011)

      "How to Avoid Getting Stuck in the Mud," at Federal & State Regulations for Wetlands & Waterways program for the Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists, presented by Gregory S. Sampson (2/17/2011)

      "Updating Land Use and Zoning Ordinances," at a national Webinar for Lorman Education Services, presented by Dwight H. Merriam (2/2011)

      "2009 Zoning and Planning Law Report Awards," at Colorado Bar Association's National Continuing Education Conference, presented by Dwight H. Merriam (1/2011)

      "Public Hearing on Energy Efficiency Amendments to CT Building Code" (12/01/2010)

      "A Potpourri of Hot Topics: A Spicy Mix of Land Use Issues," presented at Connecticut Bar Association seminar on the latest topics in land use law, co-presented by John P. Casey and Timothy D. Bates (10/22/2010)

      "Affordable Housing Law (Chapter 40B)," at Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section, presented by Brian W. Blaesser (9/2010)

      "Public Act 10-106: an Act Concerning Long Island Sound and Coastal Permitting" authored by John P. Casey (06/25/2010)

      "Annual Review of Land Use Case Law," at Planning and Zoning Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, co-presented by John P. Casey and Michele Maresca (6/21/2010)
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      "Accommodating Zoning: Uses and Limits of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act," at American Bar Association's State and Local Government Section Spring Meeting, presented by Michele L. Maresca (4/30/2010)

      "Introducing Mixed-Use Zones to Traditional Zoning Communities," at New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors, 51st Annual Surveyors Conference & Exhibition, Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York, presented by Timothy D. Bates (1/15/2010)
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      "Personal Wireless Service Facilities — A Sample Ordinance," authored by Kenneth C. Baldwin (2009)
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      "Jetties, Docks, Seawalls, Littoral Rights, Waterfront Homes, Spartina, and More," at Robinson & Cole's Coastal Considerations and Regulatory Reality Breakfast Seminar (7/14/2009)

      "Creating Win-Win Situations," published in Inside the Minds/Municipal Building and Zoning Code Enforcement Best Practices, authored by Timothy D. Bates (February 2009)
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      "New LEED-ND System Released for Public Comment until January 5, 2009" (01/21/2009)

      "Follow-up to: Proposed Green Building Amendments to the Connecticut State Building Code" (01/21/2009)

      "Mixed-Use and Form-Based Zoning," at South Central Regional Council of Governments, co-presented by Timothy D. Bates and Robert J. Sitkowski, Esq. (2009)

      "Planning Commissions," at Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2009)

      "Land Sales: Docks, Seawalls, and Jetties: Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them," at luncheon seminar to a group of real estate brokers in southeast Connecticut, co-presented by John P. Casey and Keith Neilson, P.E. (11/13/2008)
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      "Proposed Green Building Amendments to the Connecticut State Building Code" (10/24/2008)

      "Wetlands Permitting Caselaw Update," at Planning and Zoning Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, presented by John P. Casey (6/18/2008)
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      "Kelo-Provoked Changes to the Rules of Eminent Domain," published in Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Amanda S. Eckhoff (June 2008)

      Redevelopment: Planning, Law, and Project Implementation, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, coedited with Thomas P. Cody, published by the American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law (6/2008)

      "The Promise of New Urbanism," at Ariston Club, New London, Connecticut, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2008)

      "Promoting Mixed-Used Zones in Euclidean Zoning Communities," published in Revitalization E-Digest, authored by Timothy D. Bates (January 2008)
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      "Introducing Mixed-Use Zones to Traditional Zoning Communities," at Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2008)

      Zoning Freezes, published in MCLE Massachusetts Zoning Manual, Chapter 7, by Brian W. Blaesser (2008)

      "Governor Patrick Signs Legislation to Exempt Landlocked Tidelands from Chapter 91 Licensing," published in New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, co-authored by Matthew J. Lawlor and Karl P. Baker (Winter 2007)

      "Helping Communities Make Their Regulations Work for Mixed Use," published in Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Matthew J. Lawlor, (Parts 1 & 2) (12/2007 and 1/2008)

      "Litigating The Eminent Domain Case In Connecticut," at Second Annual Property Rights Seminar: Update on Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings, presented by Dwight H. Merriam, Brian R. Smith, David E. Ross, Robert J. Sitkowski (10/10/2007)
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      "Water Boundaries," at National Business Institute, presented by Timothy D. Bates, part of "Boundary Disputes: Resolving Client Conflicts" (9/17/2007)

      "Coastal Land Use Issues in Connecticut," at Lorman Education Services Seminar, co-presented by John P. Casey and John Anderson (7/10/2007)
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      "Real Estate Closings A to Z — Preliminary Work," at National Business Institute, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2007)

      "Retail Space for Lease? Chain Stores Need Not Apply," published in Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Timothy C. Twardowski, (Parts 1 & 2) (12/2006 & 1/2007)

      "Environmental eNews - October 10, 2006" (10/23/2006)

      "Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006 - The Expedited and Streamlined Permitting Law," at roundtable discussion with David Sterrett, Boston Bar Association's Land Use Development Committee, presented by Matthew J. Lawlor (10/3/2006)
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      "Legal Issues in Land Development/Recent Developments in the Law," authored by Matthew J. Lawlor, comments offered to the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, focusing on eminent domain and regulatory takings, Boston, Massachusetts (5/31/2006)

      "Regulation of Nonconforming Uses," at American Planning Association's 2006 National Conference, San Antonio, Texas, presented by Timothy D. Bates, chaired panel (Spring 2006)

      "Right to Farm Act: When Can Barring Nuisance Actions Constitute an Unconstitutional Taking?" at American Planning Association's 2006 National Conference, San Antonio, Texas; also presented at Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, Denver, Colorado (2007), presented by Timothy D. Bates, panelist (Spring 2006)

      "The Truth about Property Rights," at American Planning Association's 2006 National Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Panel Moderator, presented by Carla M. Moynihan (Spring 2006)

      "Zoning Appeals," at MCLE 8th Annual Real Estate Law Conference, presented by Michael S. Giaimo (3/2006)

      "Due Process in Land Use Proceedings," at Town of Stonington land use boards and commissions, co-presented by John P. Casey and Robert Sitkowski (1/26/2006)
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      "Steering Your Way Through Local Zoning Requirements," published in MCLE Massachusetts Basic Practice Manual, authored by Michael S. Giaimo (2006 supp.)
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      "Retail Property Values and Land Use Regulation," published in Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Vol. 18, No. 6 (11/2005)

      "Eminent Domain for Private Gain? The Kelo v. City of New London Decision and Aftermath," published in American Planning Association Planning & Environmental Law, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, vol. 57, no. 9 (9/2005)

      "Historical Development of Massachusetts Zoning Law," published in MCLE Massachusetts Zoning Manual, authored by Michael S. Giaimo (2005 supp.)
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      "Special Permits," published in MCLE Massachusetts Zoning Manual, co-authored by Michael S. Giaimo and Christopher Foster (2005 supp.)

      "Site Plan Review and Constructive Grant," at MCLE Zoning Basics Seminar, presented by Michael S. Giaimo (2005)
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      "Zoning Freezes," published in MCLE Massachusetts Zoning Manual, co-authored by Michael S. Giaimo and Brian Blaesser (2005 supp.)
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      "Chapter 40R: A New Mechanism for Encouraging Housing Construction," published in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, co-authored by Matthew J. Lawlor and Michael S. Giaimo (12/2004)

      "Regulating McMansions, Starter Palaces & Homes on Steroids," published in American Law Institute-ABA, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Robert I. McMurry, 20th Annual Land Use Institute, Boston, MA (8/2004)

      "An Addendum on Grassroots Lobbying," published in American Law Institute-ABA, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Robert I. McMurry, 20th Annual Land Use Institute, Boston, MA (8/2004)

      "Update on the First Amendment and Adult Uses," published in American Law Institute-ABA, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Benjamin H. Dowling, 20th Annual Land Use Institute, Boston, MA (8/2004)

      "The Operational Challenge of Effective Biosecurity Programs," at Aquaculture 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii, co-presented by W. Richard Smith Jr. and John R. MacMillan, Ph.D., President, National Aquaculture Association (3/2004)
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      "U.S. Regulation of Offshore Aquaculture: Can We Compete in a Global Market?" at Aquaculture 2004: The International Triennial Meeting of the National Aquaculture Association, the World Aquaculture Association, and the American Fisheries Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, presented by W. Richard Smith Jr. (3/2004)
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      "The Aquaculture Facility Permit Process and Regulatory Compliance Requirements: How to Explain Them to Your Banker," at Aquaculture 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii, presented by W. Richard Smith Jr. (3/2004)
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      "e-News" (01/31/2004)

      "Impact Fee Methodology and Legal Issues," published in NAHB Lands Roundtable, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (2004)

      "Zoning Freezes, Subdivision Controls, and Site Plan Review," at CLE International Land Use and Development Law (Boston, MA), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (1/2004)
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      "Preserving Community Character in the Face of 'Teardowns' and 'McMansions' — Zoning Approaches," at International Municipal Attorneys Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2004)

      "e-News" (12/31/2003)

      "The Inclusionary Housing Debate: Who Really Pays for Affordable Housing?" published in On Common Ground, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (Winter 2003)

      "Recent Developments in Federal Telecommunications Act Law," at Center for American and International Law Annual Program on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain (Dallas Tx), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (12/2003)
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      "More on RLUIPA," at Center for American and International Law Annual Program on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain (Dallas, TX), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (12/2003)
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      "Homeland Security Begins at Home: Local Planning and Regulatory Review to Improve Security," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Rufus C. Young, Jr., vol. 55, no. 11 (11/2003)

      "Site Plan Review and Constructive Grant," at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, presented by Michael S. Giaimo (11/2003)
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      "Challenging Improper Land Use Decision Making under the Equal Protection Clause," at Georgetown Center for Environmental Law Litigating Regulatory Takings Symposium (New York City), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (10/30/2003)
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      "e-News" (10/14/2003)

      "Religious Land Use Law," at Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute Annual Conference (Denver, CO), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (10/2003)
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      "e-News" (09/30/2003)

      "e-News" (09/02/2003)

      "How to Kill a Development Project in Ten Easy Steps," published in American Law Institute-ABA, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Robert I. McMurry, 19th Annual Land Use Institute, Santa Fe, NM (8/2003)

      "The Problems in Keeping Affordable Housing Affordable," published in American Law Institute-ABA, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, 19th Annual Land Use Institute, Santa Fe, NM (8/2003)

      "Homeland Security Issues: A Land Use Checklist," published in American Law Institute-ABA, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Rufus C. Young, Jr., and Elizabeth A. Castellani, 19th Annual Land Use Institute, Santa Fe, NM (8/2003)

      "e-News" (08/01/2003)

      "e-News" (06/24/2003)

      "Connecticut's Nitrogen TMDL and Credit Exchange Program," at Association of Metropolitan Sewer Agencies, (3/2003) presented at New York City Bar Association and Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Robert S. Melvin (6/2003)

      "e-News" (05/31/2003)

      "Life After Bishops Forest," at Massachusetts Conveyancers Association Spring Seminar, co-presented by Lawrence P. Heffernan and V. Douglas Errico, Esq., Robert J. Galvin, Esq., and Samuel B. Moskowitz, Esq. (5/2003)

      "e-News" (04/30/2003)

      "Church v. State," published in Planning, co-authored by Michael S. Giaimo and Dwight Merriam (4/2003)
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      "e-News" (03/28/2003)

      "What Every Association Executive Should Know About Land Use," at National Association of Realtors Executive Conference (Chicago, IL), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (3/2003)
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      "Religious Land Use," at Center for American and International Law, A Short Course on Land Use Law (Albany, NY), co-presented by Michael S. Giaimo and Professor Daniel Mandelker (3/2003)
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      "e-News" (02/28/2003)

      "Ill Will and Class of One: Equal Protection Claims after the Olech Decision," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Michael S. Giaimo (2/2003)
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      "e-News" (01/31/2003)

      "e-News" (12/28/2002)

      "e-News" (11/14/2002)

      "Book Review: Introduction to Zoning, 2d Edition," published in Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA), authored by Michael S. Giaimo (Autumn 2002)

      "Religious Land Use," at National Association of Towns and Townships Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C.), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (9/2002)
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      "Connecting the Dots to a Successful Brownfields Project: A Case Study," at International Economic Development Council Brownfields Workshop, presented by James P. Ray (8/7/02)
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      "Religious Land Use," at Center for American and International Law Short Course on Land Use Law (New York City), co-presented by Michael S. Giaimo and Dwight Merriam (6/2002)
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      "The Relevant Parcel and Partial Takings," at Center for American and International Law Annual Institute on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain (San Francisco), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (2/2002)
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      "Religious Land Use," at Center for American and International Law (CAIL) Annual Institute on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain (San Francisco), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (2/2002)
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      "Inclusionary Zoning: There’s a Better Way," published in Inclusionary Zoning: Lessons Learned in Massachusetts, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, National Housing Conference Affordable Housing Policy Review: Vol. 2, Issue 1 (1/2002)

      "Wetlands and Watercourses as a Constraint for Development," at Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions, Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2002)

      Smart Growth: Legal Assumptions and Market Realities, published in Smart Growth: Form and Consequences, Chapter 8, by Brian W. Blaesser, (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy) (2002)

      "Land Use and Zoning Law: Recent Developments in the Second Circuit 1999-2000," published in Quinnipiac Law Review, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Gregory W. McCracken, vol. 21, no. 1 (Summer 2001)

      "Preston v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Hull and the Zoning Doctrine of Merger: A Reminder from the Appeals Court," published in The Conveyancer, authored by Michael S. Giaimo (Summer 2001)
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      "Substantial Relationship and the Supreme Court’s Del Monte Dunes Decision," published in Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute Publications Catalogue, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and D. Callies and J. Laitos, (video) (6/2001)

      "Land Use Controls," at a Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Annual Meeting, presented by Richard M. Fil (6/2001)
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      "Commentary," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, vol. 53, no. 4 (4/2001)

      "Overcoming Opposition in Commercial Real Estate Development," published in Commercial Real Estate, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, a supplement to Connecticut Law Tribune (4/2001)

      "Planning Commissions," at CBA, presented by Timothy D. Bates (3/3/2001)
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      "The 2000 ZiPLeRs: The Sixth Annual Zoning and Planning Law Report Land Use Decision Awards," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, vol. 24, no. 2 (2/2001)

      "Institutional Controls," at an Environmental Bankers Association event, presented by Richard M. Fil (1/2001)
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      "Overcoming Opposition in Commercial Real Estate Development," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (2001)

      "The Ultimate in Federal Land Use Planning: The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program," published in Trends in Land Use Law from A to Z, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, American Bar Association (2001)

      Brownfields Law and Practice Connecticut chapter and updated biannually, authored by Robert S. Melvin (2001)
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      "Primer on Open Space Preservation Techniques," published in On Common Ground, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, NAR (2001)

      "Palazzolo Promotes Property Rights,," published in APA Zoning and Planning Law Report, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Bryan W. Wenter (2001)

      "The Palazzolo Palaestra," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, vol. 23, no. 11 (12/2000)

      "Connecticut Family Values," published in Connecticut Lawyer, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (12/2000)

      "Bad Faith in Section 1983 Takings Litigation," at Southwestern Legal Foundation Institute on Planning, Zoning, and Eminent Domain (San Francisco), presented by Michael S. Giaimo (11/2000)
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      "The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Del Monte Dunes: The Views of Two Opinion Leaders," published in Zoning and Planning Law Handbook, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, chap. 11 (8/2000)

      "A Primer on Title II of the ADA As It Affects Real Estate," published in Accessibility Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Laws, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and R. Jeffrey Lyman, Chapter 5, American Bar Association (8/2000)

      "Good and Evil in the Village of Willowbrook: The Story of the Olech Case," published in Zoning and Planning Law Report, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, vol. 23, no. 5 (5/2000)

      "The Aftermath of Del Monte Dunes," published in 2000 Training School & Annual Meeting, authored by Dwight H. Merriam, Association of Towns of the State of New York (2/2000)

      "The Importance of Process in Smart Growth Initiatives: Ballot Box Versus Streamlining," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (2000)

      "Substantive Due Process Protections at the Outer Margins of Municipal Behavior," published in CBA Seminar Materials, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (2000)

      "Land Use and Zoning Law: Recent Developments in the Second Circuit 1998," published in Quinnipiac Law Review, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Robert J. Sitkowski, vol. 18, no. 4 (1999)

      "Connecticut's Affordable Housing Act," at Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (1999)

      "Aesthetic Zoning in Connecticut," at Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), presented by Timothy D. Bates (11/20/1998)
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      "Official Maps," published in Modernizing State Planning Statutes (The Growing Smart Working Papers), authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Planners Advisory Service (PAS) Report No. 480/481 (9/1998)

      "Growth Management: A Developer’s Perspective," published in Development, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Vol.: XXIX, No. 3 (1998)

      "Special Use Permits: The ‘Wait-and-See’ Weapon of Local Communities," authored by Brian W. Blaesser, 21 Zoning & Plan. L. Rep. 69 (1998)

      "Entering the Village: The Basis for Aesthetic Zoning in Connecticut," at Hot Topics in Connecticut Zoning and Planning Law, Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (1998)

      "Overregulation of Land Development," published in Urban Land, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (11/1997)

      "Affordable Housing," at Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, Connecticut Bar Association, presented by Timothy D. Bates (1997)

      "Computerized Zoning: The Future is Now," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Vol. 48 No.4 (4/1996)

      "Brownfields Property Disposition Strategies," published in Robinson & Cole: The Law & The Land at , authored by Thomas P. Cody (1996)

      Condemnation of Property: Practice and Strategies for Winning Just Compensation, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, (Wiley Law Publications: 1994) (1994)

      "New Federal Wetlands Policy: The Landowner's Perspective," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Vol. 46, No. 1 (1/1994)

      "A Tale of Two Towns: An Affordable Housing Update," published in Robinson & Cole: The Law & The Land at , authored by Thomas P. Cody (1994)

      The Abuse of Discretionary Power, published in Design Review: Challenging Urban Aesthetic Control, Chapter 4, by Brian W. Blaesser (Brenda C. Scheer & Wolfgang F. E. Preiser, eds. Chapman & Hall: New York, N.Y.) (1994)

      "Developing the Undevelopable," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, Environmental Law Supplement, authored by Timothy D. Bates (8/23/1993)
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      "Negotiating Entitlements," published in Urban Land, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (12/1991)

      "Planning and Zoning Appeals," at CBA, presented by Timothy D. Bates (2/18/1991)
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      "Constitutional Constraints on Fees, Takings and Inspections," published in Proceedings of the 1990 Institute on Planning and Zoning, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1990)

      "Impact Fees: The Second Generation," published in 38 Journal of Urban and Contemporary Law, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, 401 (1990)

      "Practical Concerns of the Private Developer in Public/Private Real Estate Ventures," published in Developing Real Estate Through Public/Private Ventures, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, ABA National Institute (1990)

      The Problem in the 1980's and 1990's: The Meaning and Scope of Wipeouts, published in Wipeouts and Their Mitigation: The Changing Context for Land Use and Environment, Chapter 2, by Brian W. Blaesser (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy) (1990)

      "Closing the Federal Courthouse Door on Property Owners: The Ripeness and Abstention Doctrines in Section 1983 Land Use Cases," authored by Brian W. Blaesser, 2 Hofstra Property Law Journal 73 (Spring 1989)

      Land Use and the Constitution, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (1989)

      "Applying Development Design Review in the Downtown," published in Zoning Bonuses in Central Cities, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, APA Planning Advisory Service Report No. 410 (9/1988)

      "Applying the Ripeness Doctrine in Federal Land Use Litigation," authored by Brian W. Blaesser, 11 Zoning Law and Planning Report 49 (July/August 1988)

      "Municipal Liability Under the Fair Housing Act: An Update," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Vol. 40 No.10 (10/1988)

      "A Miranda Card for Planners," published in Hofstra Property Law Journal, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (Winter 1987)

      Inclusionary Zoning Moves Downtown, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (1985)

      "Legal Implications of Computerized Zoning," published in Zoning News, authored by Brian W. Blaesser (10/1984)

      "Local Government Liability Under the Fair Housing Act and Under State Anti-Exclusionary Zoning Doctrines: Parts I and II," published in Land Use Law & Zoning Digest, authored by Brian W. Blaesser, Vol. 36 Nos. 1 & 2 (January/February 1984)

      "Dwight Merriam Untitled Presentation 2," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, Delivered presentations on conducting public hearings and ethics and professional practice at the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association (10/24/2012)

      "Preparing, Adapting, and Rebuilding: Rising Sea Levels Raise New Legal Issues," published in Probate & Property, a publication of the American Bar Association (11/12/2013)

      presented by Joey Lee Miranda, Contributor to panel discussion on renewable energy development (4/12/2011), presented at the session Sustainability in Connecticut, a joint meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association's Environmental Law Section, Planning and Zoning Section, and Public Utility Law Section

      "Smart Growth: Form and Consequences,"

      "CBA Land Use Case Law and Legislative Update," presented by Thomas P. Cody (6/17/2009)

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